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I have some friends who are loyal to In-and-Out while a few others swear by Fatburger.
But on this occasion, I’m sure we can all agree to tip our hat to Fatburger Founder Lovie Yancey who died at age 96.
To read more about Lovie Yancey, please see this LA Times article.
Excerpt:
Yancey launched her foray into fast [...]

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It is in Santa Barbara so this is stretching the geographical boundaries of LAFB but I figure the readership might like to know about this event.
Bedford Thompson Winery is hosting a “Wine & Mushroom Admiration Reception” on Saturday, Jan. 27th 26th (I called the winery and they confirmed the date on their [...]

What do you all think?
Over the Christmas holiday, I wandered into the biggest Whole Foods I’ve ever seen!
From the Whole Foods web page:
“The largest Whole Foods Market west of the Rockies has opened its doors in Pasadena. This 2 story, 76,770 square foot store blends the concept of in-store dining with a supermarket by adding [...]

Was randomly web surfing this morning and came across this item about how the Food Network cancelled Emeril’s show, “Emeril Live.” As a result of this move, searches on Yahoo! for Emeril went crazy indicating a huge fan base interested in what happens to this celebrity chef.
So please forgive this tabloid turn LAFB readers, [...]

When it comes to fish, I usually hit a Whole Foods, Bristol Farm or Fish King (in Glendale).
However, the reality is that these upscale markets only offer a limited number of the most popular fish like salmon, halibut, trout and a few others. Nonetheless, you can be assured of excellent fresh fish.
But, if you [...]

Don’t know about you but I had to ask someone what the flag on the left of the flyer was for. Yes, I’m a typically geopolitically challenged American.
Most of us know the flag on the right as belonging to the United Kingdom. The one on the left is for England.
I’m also told [...]

It isn’t the most well publicized event around town. I’ve been to it twice in the last few years. Some years, it sneaks by without me noticing it.
Anyway, if you have got some time on your hands and an interest for the cultural flavor of Los Angeles, be sure to check out the [...]

Am going to continue to stretch the geographical boundaries of LAFB by reporting on a recent trip to Palm Springs. KT set the precedent with a wonderful report on a Central Coast trip.
Me, I’m crazy. Its broiling hot in LA so where do I go? Where it is even hotter!
Anyway, all these years [...]